Hotel Buyer Overview

• A design-forward owner-operator, with a hospitality style reminiscent of The Hoxton
  
  
• Operates 10+ hotels across the US, EU, and UK
  
  
• Currently has a major London portfolio under exclusivity
  
  
• Backed by a U.S.-based capital partner with over $50B in assets under management

Target Markets

• Major EU and U.S. gateway cities

• NYC preference: unionized assets, but open to non-union, as well

Requirements

• 100+ keys

• Vacant possession of brand and manager, or a path to it within 1–2 years

• Open to heavy renovation if the location and bones support an upper-upscale lifestyle repositioning

Target Asset Profiles

• Value-add hotels: attractively priced per key, in need of refurbishment, with some in-place yield

• OR existing lifestyle hotels with limited capex needs but strong operational upside

London is currently at the very top of their acquisition list. Here’s what they’re seeking:

Ideal Property Criteria

• 150–250 keys

• Preferred areas: Soho, Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Mayfair

• Freehold ownership preferred

• Vacant possession of brand and manager preferred

• Some flexibility if there’s a clear path to vacant possession within 1–2 years
  
  

Target Asset Profiles

• Value-add hotels: attractively priced per key, in need of refurbishment, with some in-place yield

• OR existing lifestyle hotels with limited capex needs but strong operational upside